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A wreath‑laying ceremony was conducted at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Secunderabad, as part of Independence Day celebrations. Officers, soldiers, and veterans participated with military precision, culminating in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paying tribute to fallen heroes.

India began their Hockey World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales, powered by captain Harmanpreet Singh’s two penalty-corner goals and Sanjay’s opener. Wales pulled one back late, but India held firm to secure three points and a winning start

Chandigarh Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters marching towards Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria’s residence demanding release of Sikh prisoners. SAD (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann was detained, while Qaumi Insaf Morcha called for a Punjab bandh

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will retain their aggressive style despite Satwik’s recurring shoulder injury as they target a better medal at the World Championships on home soil. The Indian duo also identified opening exchanges as crucial to their campaign

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University Vice-Chancellor Dr. D. Raji Reddy announced that the institution is preparing a roadmap to boost the horticulture sector in Telangana. Speaking at Independence Day celebrations, he underlined the state’s vast cultivation resources and urged students to leverage them for start-ups in food processing, organic farming, and allied sectors.

Mild tension prevailed in Adilabad during a smart ration card distribution programme after BJP activists objected to the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photographs on flex posters. Police detained the protesters after activists from both parties staged demonstrations

BJP leader B.L. Santhosh said the RSS would neither register now nor in future, taking a swipe at the Karnataka government over its proposed public property law. He also targeted Home Minister Priyank Kharge over the RSS registration controversy

Four people were killed after a tractor-trolley overturned on Sultanpur Highway in Lucknow early Saturday. Police said the victims, including a tractor driver and three brick-kiln labourers, were trapped beneath the vehicle. Their bodies were sent for post-mortem examination

The 80th Independence Day was celebrated across the erstwhile Adilabad district with patriotic programmes, flag hoisting and cultural events. State government advisors and senior officials highlighted welfare schemes and urged officials to work towards the district’s development

A government official and her car driver died after a speeding truck collided with their car at Kondparthi crossroads in Mulugu district on Saturday. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the road accident

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech, alleging it lacked substance and demanding an account of past promises. He also defended Congress over the Vande Mataram controversy and attacked BJP’s criticism of Rahul Gandhi’s foreign policy remarks

An 84-year-old patient in Hyderabad has inspired doctors and nurses at STAR Hospitals by recalling her family’s sacrifice during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Seetharavamma recounted how she gave up her wedding ring for the National Defence Fund.

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy backed Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s comments alleging corruption in the Congress government. He said Rajgopal Reddy had raised public issues in the party’s interest, as support for the MLA appeared to grow within Congress

West Bengal Police’s STF arrested three more suspected Pakistani spies or ISI agents in Cooch Behar’s Sahebganj. Police allege they supplied Indian SIM cards to Bangladesh for onward transfer to Pakistan and were involved in counterfeit currency operations. Their links to earlier arrests are being investigated

Sai Durgha Tej’s upcoming pan-India action drama ‘Sambarala Yeti Gattu’ will release on January 12 next year during Sankranti. Directed by Rohith KP, the film features Aishwarya Lekshmi and boasts a grand production scale with a ₹125 crore budget

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said his government will cooperate with the Centre on welfare matters while opposing policies affecting the state’s rights. In his maiden Independence Day address, he outlined anti-corruption measures, welfare initiatives and a $1.5-trillion economy target

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah renewed his demand for restoration of special status and statehood, saying it is essential for federalism. Addressing Independence Day celebrations, he recalled the region’s accession to India and stressed constitutional guarantees and development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, where the national song Vande Mataram was rendered during the ceremony. Nearly 5,000 special guests attended, while NCC cadets and My Bharat volunteers joined the celebrations

Amitabh Bachchan celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day by sharing a video with the tricolour. The veteran actor also recalled the global appeal of his iconic film Sholay, which received an overwhelming response during its restored screening in Italy

YSRCP MP M. Gurumoorthy condemned the suspension of three government teachers who visited Delhi to seek TET exemption for in-service teachers. Teachers’ MLC Kalpalatha also demanded withdrawal of the orders, alleging that the teachers were punished for raising legitimate concerns

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu will host Sony Pictures Networks India’s upcoming show “Celebrity MasterChef Tamil”. The culinary reality series will feature popular Tamil entertainment personalities competing in challenging kitchen tasks. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show will premiere soon on Sony and Sony LIV

Devdutt Padikkal smashed his maiden Test century on his return to the format, scoring an unbeaten 131 to guide India to 288/2 against Sri Lanka on the opening day in Galle. KL Rahul also contributed with a patient 77

NRIs and Indian missions across the Gulf region celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting ceremonies, patriotic programmes and community events. The celebrations included Suryapath Tiranga, Vande Mataram, Har Ghar Tiranga and Bharat Ko Janiye initiatives

Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer Comrade Kalyan will release worldwide on October 9. Directed by Janakiram Marella, the Telugu action entertainer is set against the Andhra-Odisha border backdrop of 1992 and features a strong ensemble cast